Maduro's grip on power in Venezuela only gets stronger
Venezuelan opponents and U.S. officials were predicting his demise years ago. But Nicolás Maduro and his Socialist Party remain firmly in power.
South America
A once-remote patch of rainforest is now packed with migrants trying to reach the U.S.
More than 100,000 people have crossed the Darién Gap jungle from Colombia to Panama so far this year. The environmental impact and threats from cartels are many.
Tourists In Colombia Can Now Take Jungle Hikes With Ex-FARC Guerrilla Guides
FARC rebels used to chain their kidnap victims in the jungle until they received ransom. Now tourists pay ex-guerrillas hundreds of dollars to take them hiking and whitewater rafting there.
Copa America Chaos After Brazilian Officials Say Decision To Host Is Not Final
Facing backlash, Brazil's leaders now say they'll make a decision whether to host the popular soccer tournament on Tuesday. The country remains one of the world's worst pandemic hot spots.
Protesters March In Colombia Against Plan To Raise Taxes In Pandemic-Wracked Economy
Even though COVID-19 deaths are spiking and the country is climbing out of a deep economic downturn, the president has proposed new taxes. Colombians are defying restrictions by protesting.
Opinion: To End The Drug War, Help Coca Farmers Find A Way Out
U.S. policy has focused on eradicating the crop used for making cocaine in Colombia. Here's why farmers keep replanting it.
Colombia's President On Amnesty For Venezuelans: 'We Want To Set An Example'
"We want to demonstrate that although we're not a rich country, we can do something that is humanitarian ... but at the same time is an intelligent and sound migration policy," Iván Duque tells NPR.
There's A Good Chance Your Valentine's Flowers Come From Colombia
The country is the top flower exporter to the U.S. When the pandemic hit, farmers feared they'd have to destroy flower beds and lay off thousands of workers. Here's why that didn't happen.
Large Venezuelan Migration Sparks Xenophobic Backlash In Colombia
About 2 million Venezuelans have settled in Colombia in recent years amid their country's deep economic crisis. Some of the migrants are shocked by their neighbors' anti-Venezuelan attitudes.
In Historic Vote, Argentina Chamber OKs Bill Legalizing Abortion
"The world is unjust, but the answer is not in our uterus," lawmaker Gabriela Cerruti said of the vote in Argentina's Chamber of Deputies.